public
publicadjective
UK/ˈpʌb.lɪk/US/ˈpʌb.lɪk/
FOR EVERYONE
A2for everyone to use, and often paid for by the government
- Public transport here is cheap.
- There's a public library near my house.
OF PEOPLE
B1connected with ordinary people in general
- Public opinion is slowly changing.
NOT SECRET
B1known by many people, or happening where people can see
- The news isn't public yet.
- Smoking is not allowed in public places.
publicnoun
UK/ˈpʌb.lɪk/US/ˈpʌb.lɪk/
B1ordinary people in general
- The museum is open to the public every day.
- Members of the public helped the police.